Bollywood celebrities mourned the death of ace sprinter Milkha Singh on social media.
Amitabh Bacchan tweeted, "In grief .. Milkha Singh passes away .. the pride of India .. a great athlete .. a greater human .. Waheguru di Mehr .. prayers"
Shahrukh Khan tweeted, "The Flying Sikh may no longer be with us in person but his presence will always be felt and his legacy will remain unmatched... An inspiration to me... an inspiration to millions. Rest in Peace Milkha Singh sir."
Akshay Kumar said, "Incredibly sad to hear about the demise of #MilkhaSingh ji. The one character I forever regret not playing on-screen! May you have a golden run in heaven, Flying Sikh. Om shanti, Sir."
Anil Kapoor posted, 'Milkha Singh ji welcomed us into his home and his lovely wife fed us the most unforgettable aloo parathas I've ever had... He truly was an incredible sportsman, phenomenal host and above all an amazing human being... will be truly & deeply missed'
Anupam Kher wrote, '"Do you consider yourself Milkha Singh?" When a person becomes a phrase, it becomes a symbol of his greatness. I had the privilege of meeting Milkha Singh ji a couple of times. Very few people get such generosity. He is a symbol of inspiration for every age. were and will be. om Shanti!'
Priyanka Chopra tweeted, "Warm and welcoming, you made our first meeting so so special. I have been inspired by your excellence, touched by your humility, influenced by your contribution to our country. Om Shanti #Milkha ji. Sending love and prayers to the family."
Actress Tapsee Pannu, tweeted "And he flew away" with a photo of the legend.
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar said, "Sad to hear demise of #MilkhaSingh ji Been a great inspiration will remain in our hearts forever."
Ravina Tandon wrote, "Had the honour of meeting you Sir, you will always have a special place in all our hearts ! Whenever we need to be inspired, “bhaag milkhe bhaag,” will resound in our ears !"
Sunny Deol said, "The nation will remember you & seek inspiration from your life forever"